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Akimbo Bread

205a Victoria Rd, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

Recommended by 25 people

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205a Victoria Rd, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Akimbo Bread

Around Northcote, early risers head straight to Victoria Road for crackling sourdough and butter-rich pastry without the overwhelming counter sprawl. The morning queue moves fast for the pain au chocolat—flaky and crisp without drowning in sugar—alongside the house cardi bun. On the savory side, slabs of jalapeño and cheddar fougasse disappear quickly, matched by hefty salad sandwiches stacked between fresh cuts. Take a cinnamon foam cold brew to an outdoor bench in the sun.

  • Morning Buns & Pastries: Flaky pain au chocolat, pillowy cardamom buns, and seasonal cream pastries baked daily.
  • Savory Counter Bakes: Hefty salad sandwiches on house slices, flaky tomato-anchovy squares, and jalapeño-cheddar fougasse.
  • Hearth Bread Program: Naturally leavened house loaves, spelt tins, soft milk bread, and weekend rye-caraway.
  • Specialty Coffee: Carefully pulled espresso alongside seasonal picks like cinnamon foam cold brew.
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Why Akimbo Bread Anchors Northcote's Daily Routine

Northcote locals rely on Akimbo for hearth sourdough, flaky viennoiserie, and savory midday bakes—book your morning visit early before the counters clear.

  • Sourdough Loaves Built for the Weekly Table

    Baked with a crisp crust and a bouncy, open crumb, Akimbo's hearth loaves stand out as an uncompromising pantry staple.

    The best sourdough you and I will ever have in our lives.

    Akey Amy

  • Brioche-Style Milk Loaves & Specialty Tins

    Alongside classic sourdough, the bakery turns out brioche-like milk bread, spelt tins, and weekend-only rye designed for slicing and toasting all week.

    the staple in our house is milk bread, kinda like a brioche loaf? So yum fresh or toasted

    Kylie Grieger

  • Distinctive Spiced Cardamom Buns

    Akimbo's signature cardamom bun balances pillowy, layered dough with aromatic spice and a sticky-crisp exterior.

    It had a lovely level of spicy-sweetness that I appreciate in a cardamom-flavored pastry + the dough was pillowy-soft with a slightly sticky-crunchy crust.

    tara scott-miller

  • Benchmark Pain au Chocolat

    Viennoiserie crafted with precise, featherlight lamination that delivers a shattering crunch and a well-calibrated chocolate core.

    Crunchy, light, fluffy with the prefect amount of chocolate. Absolute bliss.

    Chau Vi

  • Midday Sandwiches on Fresh Bread

    Purpose-built for midday lunch stops, generous sandwich builds feature crisp house fillings layered between ultra-fresh bread.

    the softest freshest most amazing bread with filling like the person who made it had it waiting just for you

    Rejuven8 Today

  • Flavor-Drenched Fougasse & Savory Bakes

    Savory grab-and-go options range from jalapeño and cheddar fougasse to flaky tomato and anchovy pastries drenched in flavor.

    ordered a flaky tomato and anchovy combo as well as a jalapeno and cheddar fougasse and they were superb and drenched in flavour.

    Jilong Zhang

The most acclaimed loaves and pastries at Akimbo, ranked by customer mentions.

  • Cardamom Bun

    I could eat this Cardi Bun everyday! It had a lovely level of spicy-sweetness that I appreciate in a cardamom-flavored pastry + the dough was pillowy-soft with a slightly sticky-crunchy crust.

    tara scott-miller

  • Sourdough Bread

    The sourdough is perfection - crunchy on the outside, soft and bouncy on the inside.

    Madeleine

  • Fougasse

    the fougasse was one of the yummiest breads I've had? maybe ever??

    Lizzy O'Shea

  • Pain au Chocolat

    The best pain au chocolat I’ve ever had!

    D

Other favorites

Distinct sweet treats and specialty coffee that complement Akimbo's core sourdough and viennoiserie.

  • Fig Cream Bun

    This fig cream bun is also a game changer, light, tarty and not too sweet. I'm in love.

    Chau Vi

  • Palmiers

    the palmiers are a very yum and textural good time

    Nix

  • Choc Chip Cookies

    they bake choc chip cookies that make me emotional

    Meaghan van Loenen

  • Cold Brew Coffee

    The cold brew coffee / filter blend they offer is on point as well!

    Michael Tanga

Frequently Asked Questions

Do items sell out quickly, and when should I visit?

Arriving early is recommended as popular items sell out quickly and lines can stretch out the door. The bakery opens daily at 7:30 AM until 2:00 PM.

What are the specialty breads and sweet pastries to try?

Akimbo offers both, rotating a lineup of hearth loaves like sourdough, spelt, and milk bread alongside signature sweet pastries like the spiced cardamom bun (cardi bun) and pain au chocolat.

Are there savoury lunch options available?

Yes, the counter features savoury lunch options including freshly made sandwiches, savoury fougasse, focaccia slabs, and sausage rolls.

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